1、2024年河南省信阳市罗山县中考三模英语试题一、阅读理解阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Chinese PuzzleNowadays, a large number of mobile and computer games come out one after another. People have more ways to relax, so few around us seem to mention traditional toys any more, but if you are willing to take time fo
2、r them, you will find they can not only relax the mind but also develop the brain.The Luban lock was first created by the well-known Chinese woodworker Lu Ban during the Spring and Autumn period. It was said that Lu used six wooden pieces to make it to test his sons cleverness. It requires ones sens
3、e of space to move the six pieces apart. Now, there are Luban locks made up of nine or more pieces.The tangram has seven pieces in different shapes. For each puzzle, players need to use all the pieces to make a shape, like an animal, a person, a plant or some other things. To do it, they have to kno
4、w about space, shapes and sizes. The game was popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the 18th century, it was brought to the West and became popular.The nine linked rings puzzle is made up of nine metal rings which set on a metal stick. Players have to take all the rings off the stick to win the
5、 game. The game appeared as early as the Warring States Period. It is regarded as “king of difficulty” among toys of its kind, which takes 341 steps and needs to use the knowledge of numbers.1How many wooden pieces did Luban lock have when it was first created?ASix.BSeven.CNine.2Which of the three t
6、oys came out latest?AThe Luban lock.BThe tangram.CThe nine linked rings puzzle.3How do people play the nine linked rings puzzle?ABy separating all the pieces.BBy taking the rings away from the stick.CBy rebuilding the pieces into different shapes.4What knowledge might be helpful to play with the thr
7、ee toys?AArt.BHistory.CMath.5Why was the poster made?ATo show useful ways to play Chinese puzzle games well.BTo introduce toys that include Chinese peoples wisdom.CTo give advice on how to relax the mind in a proper way.There are lots of fun-filled ethnic (少数民族的) festivals in our country. Lets take
8、a look at some of them. March Fair of Bai PeopleThe March Fair is the most important festival for the Bai people living in Dali, Yunnan. It starts from the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month and lasts about 7 days. During the festival, people in and around Dali come together for trade. Whats more, they
9、 race horses, dance to and sing traditional songs. Torch Festival of Yi PeopleIn Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, Yi people celebrate the Torch (火把) Festival. It usually takes place from the 24th to the 26th day of the 6th lunar month every year. As part of the festival, every family needs to light a to
10、rch. The idea is that these torches will drive away bad luck. In the center of town, there is always a bonfire (篝火). People of all ages sing and dance around it. Water Festival of Dai PeopleThe Water Festival is the New Year for the Dai people living in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. It lasts 3 days in Apri
11、l. During the festival, Dai people wear their festival suits to dance and throw water at each other (they believe it could bring happiness and good luck). The wetter you get, the luckier you will be. Interested in these Chinese festivals? Go and experience them yourself.6What does the underlined wor
12、d “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe Bai People.BThe Torch Festival.CThe bonfire.DThe Water Festival.7How long does Torch Festival of Yi People last?AThree days.BFour daysCAbout 7 daysDAbout two weeks.8Where can you experience all the three ethnic festivals above?AIn Sichuan.BIn Yunnan.CIn Guizhou.DI
13、n Guangdong9Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?AThe Torch Festival lasts the shortest time.BBai People often trade and draw in March Fair.CThe Water Festival is the New Year for Dai people.DYi People need to light a torch to see the road clearly.10What does the passage mainly talk
14、about?ASome ethnic clothes in our country.BSome ethnic food in our country.CSome ethnic movies in our country.DSome ethnic festivals in our country.These days, we easily feel stressed as we need to do lots of work every day. Its important to know how to solve problems and find ways to relax.We shoul
15、d try organizing our problems from most important to least important as well as most urgent (紧急的) to least urgent. If some problems are both important and urgent, such as studying for a next-day test, do those tasks first. Once those are done, work on things that are important but not urgent, such a
16、s preparing for the final exams. From there, we can work on problems that are less important. Organizing our work this way helps a lot in knowing what to do first and not worrying about the rest.Sometimes we feel stressed because we are not able to complete the task by ourselves. Its better to ask s
17、omeone for help. If we stick to doing these tasks ourselves, it can make us more stressed and upset. Open your mouth bravely, and someone must give you a hand.Still, sometimes we dont feel relaxed even after organizing our work well. Thats okay. We can try to plan some exercise in our daily life. It
18、 doesnt even have to be a big trip to the gym, although that surely helps. It could be something as small as walking around the neighborhood for 10 minutes. Also, we can try different activities together with our family members or friends.We can try meditation (冥想). Again, this does not need to be a
19、nything special. Just set aside 10to 20 minutes with a timer, sit upright, close your eyes, and focus only on breathing. If other ideas come up, accept that they are there and let them fall away on their own.By trying these steps, we will go a long way toward feeling relaxed and peaceful when finish
20、ing all of the work.11In which order should we organize our tasks?a. Both important and urgent tasks.b. Less important tasks. c. Important but not urgent tasks.d. Neither important nor urgent tasks.AabcdBacbdCdcbaDdbca12What does Paragraph 3 tell us?AAlways complete the tasks by ourselves.BWe can te
21、ll the truth to other people.CTry to give a helping hand to others.DWe should ask for help sometimes.13What does the writer advise us to do to relax in Paragraph 4?AGo on a big trip.BTake a walk around.CSpend time organizing our work well.DDo the same activity every day.14What should we do when othe
22、r ideas come up during meditation?ALie down and set a timer.BTry to breathe gently.CJust leave them alone.DOpen and then close our eyes.15Which can be a proper title for the text?AWays of Organizing TasksBAdvice on Dealing with StressCAdvantages of Taking ExerciseDKeys to Keeping a Peaceful MindTher
23、e are many kinds of book clubs all over the world. The book clubs always organize different activities for its members every year. Have you thought of starting one? Starting a book club is easy. 16 Here are some suggestions to show you how to get yours off to a start.When you set up your book club,
24、the first thing you should do is of course to get members for your club. 17 A small group of seven to ten people is usually an ideal (理想的) size for a book club. Too many make discussions difficult. Once you have a group, agree on how often you want to meetusually clubs meet monthly. Pick a date and
25、stick with it. 18 Send out emails a week before the meeting to give people a written reminder. Set meeting time length. An hour is a good start. Two hours usually does the trick.Then, you need a good place. Libraries, parks and restaurants all make good meeting places. 19 Noisy public places can mak
26、e talking hard. If members bring a plate of food or a bottle, it can help start conversation.Please dont forget the most important thingthe book! Think about the books your club will enjoy. 20 You can take turns to recommend (推荐) books. Let everyone discuss upon what book to read. Anyway, make sure
27、to keep it light and fun.After all this has been decided, your book club is ready. Now, it is time to hold the first meeting. Enjoy your reading.请你根据材料内容，选择合适选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，使短文内容完整正确。AMembers can easily plan for it that way.BYour club can choose books in different ways.CAll you and the club members n
28、eed is to love reading.DThey could be friends, family or those you know through activities.EFor many clubs, homes are the best places as you dont have to get dressed up.二、完形填空先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。One bright morning, I was out for my usual run when I met an elderly lady.
29、She was 21 her phone at me and speaking in a language I couldnt understand. It sounded like she was in a hurry to get somewhere. I quickly realized that she was lost and couldnt speak any 22 .She 23 me some map screenshots(屏幕截图) on her phone, but I had no idea how to read them. So, I quickly. 24 a t
30、ranslation app and we used the app to communicate. She spoke into the microphone (麦克风) in her language and it translated her 25 into English for me to understand. I typed my replies and we were 26 to communicate! We soon found out that she needed to get home, which was a 27 walk away. She didnt want
31、 to use any transportation, but I 28 to walk her to a bus stop where she could call her daughter for a ride. As we walked, we laughed and joked, 29 we couldnt understand each others language. It was a pretty fun experience! The elderly lady was very 30 for my help and kept thanking me for my time. I
32、 had to keep reminding her that it was no 31 at all and that I was happy to help. It was amazing how just a small act of kindness made such a big difference 32 her. 33 , we reached the bus stop and she made her call. We said our goodbyes and she gave me a heartwarming message 34 made me believe in t
33、he goodness of humanity (人性). Even though we used 35 to communicate, it was lucky that we could help each other out and not be stopped by our different languages.21AsellingBthrowingCpointingDwaving22AEnglishBChineseCFrenchDJapanese23AgaveBpassedCshowedDlent24AinventedBdownloadedCcreatedDmade25Awords
34、BactionsCfeelingsDspirits26AafraidBkindCeasyDable27AwonderfulBdangerousClongDrelaxing28AfailedBofferedCrefusedDafforded29Aeven thoughBas long asCunlessDbecause30AthirstyBresponsibleCsorryDthankful31AtroubleBwayChopeDuse32AfromBtoCinDon33ASuddenlyBLuckilyCFinallyDRecently34AwhoBwhatCwhomDthat35Atechn
35、ologyBpowerCknowledgeDinstruction三、选词填空阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。bookinstructionencouragetoyoudowhoareadquietFinding time to read plays an important role in developing kids reading and writing skills. There are easy and convenient ways to make reading 36 interesting and meani
36、ngful part of each day.Chances of 37 can be found anywhere and anytime. Car trips and waits at the bus stop or at the doctors are all chances to read. So 38 your kids to bring their favorite books or magazines along wherever they go.Daily tasks can also provide reading moments. Tell your kids to rea
37、d the 39 on food packaging as you cook. Help your kids send letters, e-mails or text messages to their friends. Such activities help your kids see the purpose and importance of reading 40 . Even when youre trying to get things 41 , you can ask your kids to read. For example, while cleaning, you can
38、ask your kids to read a book 42 you.Make sure your kids get some time to spend 43 with books, even if it means cutting back on other activities, such as watching TV and playing video games. The kids 44 see their parents reading often follow the example of them and become readers, too. Therefore, mos
39、t importantly, make 45 a reader!四、短文填空阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。Recently, the Paper about lightening the burden (负担) of students homework and after-school training leads to heated discussions. As a student, Im happy to see the Paper because it stops schools asking students to correct their hom
40、ework 46 themselves or their parents, which lightens our burden a lot. Whats more, the Paper advises teachers to help the students finish most of their homework at school. What 47 great change to students!But it may not be a piece of good news for teachers 48 put the Paper into practice. Less homewo
41、rk means students will spend less time on what they 49 learned in class. So less content (内容) will be taught in class, which can slow down the course plan. In general, this Paper can lighten students burden to some degree 50 there are still some problems needed to be discussed further.五、补全对话根据下面的对话情
42、景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。A: Hey, did you hear the news? The ZhengzhouXuchang subway has opened!B: No, I didnt. 51 ?A: It started at 6 a. m. on December 26th.B: Good news! I plan to take it. 52 ?A: There are 27 stations in total on this line, covering both Zhengzhou and Xuchang.B: Its a really c
43、onvenient way to travel between the two cities.A: 53 . It not only improves transportation, but also is good for the trade.B: Im just going to visit Henan Museum in Zhengzhou this weekend. 54 ?A: Of course. 55 ?B: How about 9 a. m. at the gate of the station? This is going to be such an exciting exp
44、erience.六、书面表达56初中生活即将结束，在最后一节英语口语课上，老师让每位同学发言，说一说对三年初中生活的美好回忆，表达感想。请根据以下要点和要求，结合自己的实际情况，写一篇英语短文，为你的发言做准备。要点：1.感谢学校：拥有良好的学习环境，优美的风景，丰富的课外活动等；2.感谢老师：不仅教会你如何学习，也教会你如何做人等；3.感谢同学：互帮互助，鼓励和支持等；4.你对中学生活的感想。要求：1.文章需包含所有提示要点；2.文中不要出现所在学校的校名和师生姓名；3.100词左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。Hello, everyone! Well leave our junior high school soon. Looking back on these three years, I really learned a lot. I want to say “thanks”. _试卷第9页，共9页
